Find out after the jump. No. That is the answer according to Dennis Pierce, the head of UConn Dining Services. Pierce said he was familiar with the rumor though, and that it was one common to college campuses -- and one UConn spends a bit of time each year fighting.A quick google search for laxative dining hall food returns over 10,000 hits, many addressing -- and debunking -- the rumor.In fact, two of the first twenty hits bring you to UConn websites. quick google search for laxative dining hall food returns over 10,000 hits, many addressing -- and debunking -- the rumor. In fact, two of the first twenty hits bring you to UConn websites.
What is the incubation period for a poison ivy rash? Dermatologists suggest that the first exposure to poison ivy has an incubation period of about five to 21 days before the rash appears. However, repeated exposure to poison ivy results in the rash appearing more quickly (about 12-48 hours).
Each leaf on a poison ivy plant has three smaller leaflets. Contact with any part of the poison ivy plant can cause red, swollen skin, blisters and severe itching, sometimes within hours after exposure. A poison ivy rash usually resolves on its own within a few weeks. In the meantime, soothe irritated skin with an over-the-counter topical treatment, such as calamine lotion. Oatmeal baths and cool compresses also might be helpful. Consult your doctor if you have a severe poison ivy rash or if the rash involves your face or genital area.